BECOMING A WISE AND FAITHFUL STEWARD

MY FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE

• Self-Reliance Is a Principle of Salvation

FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES AND SKILLS

1. Become a Wise and Faithful Steward
2. Counsel with the Lord about Your Finances
3. Track Your Income and Expenses

GETTING STARTED—Maximum Time: 15 Minutes

Have an opening prayer.

Introduce yourselves. Each of you take one minute to share your name and something about you.

WELCOME TO OUR SELF-RELIANCE GROUP!

Read: This group will help you learn about, create, and use a budget. You will begin to build an emergency fund, create a debt elimination plan, learn to save for future expenses, and plan for retirement. Most important, you will learn more about your relationship with Heavenly Father and be invited to manage your money in ways that are pleasing to Him. Each group meeting lasts about two hours.

HOW DOES THIS WORK?

Read: Self-reliance groups function like a council. There is no teacher or expert. Instead, you follow the materials as they are written. With the guidance of the Spirit, you will help each other as follows:

• Contribute equally to discussions and activities. No one, especially the facilitator, should dominate the conversation.
• Love and support each other. Show interest, ask questions, and learn about each other.
• Share positive and relevant comments.
• Make and keep commitments.

Elder M. Russell Ballard taught, "There is no problem in the family, ward or stake that cannot be solved if we look for solutions in the Lord's way by counseling—really counseling—with one another" (Counseling with Our Councils, rev. ed. [2012], 4).